Ischemic Stroke and Heart Failure: Facts and Numbers. An Update
Anush Barkhudaryan, Wolfram Doehner, Nadja Scherbakov
Abstract
Heart failure (HF) is a severe clinical syndrome accompanied by a number of comorbidities. Ischemic stroke occurs frequently in patients with HF as a complication of the disease. In the present review, we aimed to summarize the current state of research on the role of cardio-cerebral interactions in the prevalence, etiology, and prognosis of both diseases. The main pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the development of stroke in HF and vice versa are discussed. In addition, we reviewed the results of recent clinical trials investigating the prevalence and prevention of stroke in patients with HF.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineStroke (engine)Heart failureEtiologyDiseaseClinical trialIschemic strokeComplicationIntensive care medicinePathophysiologyCardiologyInternal medicineIschemiaEngineeringMechanical engineeringAtrial Fibrillation Management and OutcomesCardiovascular Function and Risk FactorsCardiac Imaging and Diagnostics